| Copper awnings are usually used to cover and | | | | Copper awnings are made of thick copper sheets, |
| protect windows of old classical stone buildings. | | | | which are machine-formed into panels of the desired |
| Copper awnings are usually custom-made to suit the | | | | dimensions, with standing seams. Each frame has to |
| actual window and door dimensions and | | | | be carefully assembled with copper edging and |
| configurations, such as single leaf, multiple-leaf, and | | | | retaining clips onto which the copper panels are |
| maximum opening clearance. | | | | crimped so as to make the entire structure water |
| The advantages of a decorative copper awning are | | | | tight, strong and virtually indestructible. Larger sized |
| multifold. Once polished and installed in place, they | | | | copper awnings may come with a copper roofing |
| require much less upkeep compared to other types | | | | frame with forged iron scrolls for end supports. The |
| of awnings. This is because they are made from a | | | | iron frames and scroll ends are usually primed with a |
| single ribbed copper sheet firmly bolted into the walls | | | | two part industrial metal sealer/primer to prevent |
| and has no moving parts. With time, copper | | | | rusting and finished coated with high-gloss, two-part |
| weathers to a warm, rich patina and looks better and | | | | acrylic enamel paint. The interface at the roof and |
| better. Copper awnings come in various widths, | | | | wall is sealed with caulking compound to make it leak- |
| ranging from 4 feet to 7 feet. Each window awning | | | | proof. |
| is usually around 32 to mount at a 5-inch on 12-inch | | | | For doorways and windows of old masonry buildings |
| slope, which is approximately 65 degrees. Door | | | | exposed to the damaging effects of sun and rain, |
| awnings are configured with similar slopes but may | | | | copper awnings can prove to be both an elegant |
| require more width from front to back to allow full | | | | showpiece and a great protection. |
| opening of the door. | | | | |